Clinical trials
Executive Function (Cognition) clinical trials
Below are recruiting executive function (cognition) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 43 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07105800Recruiting
Dance classes for thinking and movement in older adults
This study tests whether weekly dance classes can help improve thinking skills (like planning and focus) and physical abilities in older adults who have noticed some memory or mood changes. You would take part in a group dance program, and the researchers will track your progress over time.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 55 years+ - NCT07127536Recruiting
A therapy to improve daily tasks after stroke
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP to help people who have had a stroke improve their ability to do everyday tasks and thinking skills. If you have had a first stroke in the last 3 months to 2 years and are in rehab, this might be for you.
AnkaraAges 40–65 - NCT06850220Recruiting
How sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in kids
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids might affect a child's thinking skills and ability to understand others. It will help doctors learn if treating the sleep problem could also help with these skills.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 3–12 - NCT07639203Recruiting
Brain training app for healthy aging
This trial tests a digital brain-training program designed to improve thinking skills like planning and memory in healthy older adults. It may help you stay sharp as you age.
Rovereto, TrentoAges 65–75 - NCT07190365Recruiting
Goal-oriented telehealth rehab for veterans with brain injury
This trial tests a telehealth program to help veterans with long-term thinking and planning problems after a mild to moderate brain injury. It aims to improve your daily life and community involvement.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04253379Recruiting
Study of social understanding in children with epilepsy
This study looks at how children with epilepsy understand social cues, compared with other children the same age. You may be asked to complete simple thinking and social tasks to see what differences exist and what they might mean.
ReimsAges 6–12 - NCT06270589Recruiting
Intense Exercise with Mindfulness for Kids' Thinking Skills
This study tests whether combining high-intensity interval training (short, intense exercise bursts) with mindfulness recovery (focusing on the present moment) can improve thinking skills like focus and planning in children. It may help 10-to-12-year-olds who are generally healthy.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 10–12 - NCT07638046RecruitingPhase 2
Mindful Walking and Brain Function in Older Adults
This study looks at how mindful walking—combining walking with focused attention—affects thinking and memory in older adults at risk for dementia. Researchers will track your brain activity and daily movement to see if this approach helps protect brain health.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT06192745Recruiting
Sleep and screen time study for kids 8 to 11
This study looks at how screen time in the evening affects sleep and body clocks in children. It may help families understand how to create healthier bedtime habits.
Houston, TexasAges 8–11 - NCT05396352Recruiting
Study brain-task skills in autism using brain stimulation
This study looks at how different brain regions work in people with autism and in neurotypical adults using thinking tasks, MRI scans, and a noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS. It may help researchers better understand social and executive thinking—how you plan and manage tasks.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–35 - NCT05997212Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 25–59 - NCT06578091Recruiting
Thinking skills in people with obesity
This study looks at how well the brain works in people with obesity. It compares those who score high on a cognitive test with those who score lower, to find differences in thinking skills.
Kütahya, CentralAges 18–65 - NCT06573970RecruitingPhase 4
Atomoxetine for PTSD and executive function in veterans
This trial tests if the medication atomoxetine can improve thinking and memory in veterans with PTSD and attention difficulties. It may help those who have not responded fully to other treatments.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06778135Recruiting
Brain cell study in Parkinson's DBS surgery
This trial studies how brain cells in a specific area (the prefrontal cortex) affect thinking and planning in people with Parkinson's disease who are getting deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The goal is to learn more about brain function to improve future treatments.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–85 - NCT07242625Recruiting
Digital therapy app for thinking skills in kids with ADHD or autism
This study tests a digital therapy app (called NDTx-02) designed to improve thinking skills like focus and planning in children with ADHD or autism. Your child would use the app on a tablet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular care.
DaeguAges 5–12 - NCT06706882Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in women who have experienced partner violence
This study looks at how thinking skills like planning and memory are affected in women who have survived intimate partner violence. It may help explain how these experiences affect daily life and mental health.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–50 - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT06852209Recruiting
Brain training with neurofeedback after a stroke
This study tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to see if it can improve thinking skills after a stroke. If you have ongoing memory or attention problems despite recovery, this trial may help you train your brain using real-time feedback from your own brain activity.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT05843604Recruiting
Brain and thinking tests to study OCD treatment resistance
This study looks at brain and thinking (cognitive) markers to understand why some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) don’t respond as well to treatment. If you have OCD, you may be asked to take tests and follow the study rules to help researchers better predict treatment resistance.
PoitiersAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for executive function (cognition)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 43 recruiting executive function (cognition) studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a executive function (cognition) trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a executive function (cognition) trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.